Can the Porsche 992 Turbo S beat the Tesla Model X Plaid in drag race? According to the specifications, the advantage is on the side of Tesla Model X Plaid, but is that so in reality? The guys from the YouTube channel DragTimes tried to answer this question.

The Porsche 992 Turbo S is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.7-liter flat-six engine with 641 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via an 8-speed automatic dual-clutch transmission. It reaches 62 mph in just 2.7 seconds with a top speed of 205 mph (330 km / h).

Tesla Model X Plaid is powered by three electric motors with a total power of 1,020 hp (761 kW). Power is transmitted to all wheels via a single-speed gearbox. It reaches 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds with a top speed of 163 mph (262 km / h), which is impressive for a vehicle weighing 5,333 pounds (2,419 kg).

According to the specifications, the Tesla Model X Plaid has an advantage over the Porsche 992 Turbo S. But is that the case in reality?

In race one, in the first few seconds the cars were equal. Up to 60 mph the Porsche held up well, and then the power of the Tesla X Plaid engine showed why this car is one of the fastest in the world. The Tesla Model X achieved a time of 9.77 seconds, while the Porsche covered 1/4 mile in 10.53 seconds.

In race two, same story. The Tesla Model X Plaid covered 1/4 mile in 9.78 seconds and the Porsche 922 Turbo S in 10.58 seconds. The race track was hot, which caused a bad result of the Porsche 992 Turbo S. After the weather cooled down, Porsche achieved a time of 10.2 seconds.

Source: DragTimes via YouTube